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Having problems with your Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera ?

I bought the 500mm f/8 lens for my Sony a100 camera. When I put it on my camera it says no lens attached how do I fix this problem?

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You didn't specify which 500mm f/8 lens, so I'm assuming it's one of those without the electronics to communicate with the camera. If that is so, then the camera will report that there is no lens attached. You have to switch the camera to the Manual exposure mode and set the exposure yourself.

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